“Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect.

The club would like to thank Jose for his work during his time at Manchester United and to wish him success in the future.”

In two and a half seasons in charge at Old Trafford, Mourinho delivered the 2017 Europa League and 2017 League Cup – but the Portuguese icon never came close to adding to his collection of Premier League titles.

United will press on with plans to restructure football side (dir of football or tech director) which had caused friction. Concerns over development of youth, happiness of players. playing style and lack of success all contributed. #mufc

The thing that is annoying me the most right now is why are people so focused on @paulpogba and Jose Mourinho. Let's focus on rebuilding something solid instead of being in a playground. Doing this is only disrespecting the badge, from now we only need positivity. #ManUtd#MUFCpic.twitter.com/ClmWqmgf7G

Steven Gerrard: “He’s (Mourinho) a winner. How can I sit here and say anything bad about him? He’s a serial winner. He’s been sacked at Manchester United but he’s won them a couple of trophies. I don’t think you can criticise him too much.” #mufc [MEN]

The Special One is out at Old Trafford. Here’s what players, analysts and fans are saying.

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